Usually it is enough to clean and wax the deck and sides. Use sweet
water and ordinary boat shampoos for washing. Do not use strong
solvents as they tend to dull the gloss of reinforced plastic surfaces.
To remove chafes or ingrained dirt, use a mildly abrasive polish.
Clean the bottom immediately after the boat is lifted out of water.
Algae and slime are easy to remove before they dry.
6.3 Winter storage and servicing
Service the engine and other equipment for the winter in accord-
ance with the instructions provided. If you leave the boat out of
doors or in damp conditions, remove all textiles and other materi-
als that may get mouldy or corrode in dampness. Wash the ropes in
sweet water and replace any worn ropes.
Open the plug in the transom to remove all water accumulated in
the bilge to prevent it from causing damage when freezing. Also,
leave the ball valves half-open to prevent freezing.
Electrical instruments should also be protected against oxidization
and theft by removing and storing them in a dry place for the winter.
Remove the batteries and place them in a warm, dry location. Re-
charge the batteries at least twice during the winter. Spray a suitable
de-moisturizing and anti-corrosion agent to electrical connectors.
Cover the boat to prevent the accumulation of snow inside the boat.
However, provide adequate ventilation. Normally, no snow accumu-
lates on top of the tarpaulin if the ridge angle is at least 90°.
CAUTION! The tarpaulin and its lashing ropes may not be in direct
contact with the boat surface because when fluttering
and chafing they leave black marks on the aluminium
surface that are hard to remove.
6 Maintenance and winterizing
Consult the engine manual for servicing recommendations. Carry out
the necessary measures or have them performed by an authorized
service centre. Other items requiring regular maintenance include:
− steering and controls
− bilge pumps
− heater
− stove
– fire extinguisher
− canopy.
Carry out the servicing in accordance with specific instructions and
manuals.
6.1 Measures before winter docking
If subzero temperatures are to be expected, drain the cooling
water from the engine as described in the engine manual. Lift your
Silver boat out of water well before the lake or sea freezes. Your
boat is not designed for use in ice or for in-water storage in winter.
Before lifting the boat on land, it is advisable to carry out the
following operations:
− Wash the hull.
− Drain all bilge water from the boat and remove equipment that is
not needed. However, leave the safety equipment, such as the fire
extinguisher, in the boat.
6.2 Washing and cleaning
Keep the boat clean to improve comfort and safety and to maintain
its re-sale value.
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